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In The Ten Ring · 10-04-2017, 06:22 PM

Got something done today. Removed both battery cables and cleaned those up a bit.

Used Dremel Tool to remove paint and epoxy primer from other ground point on core support.

Ordered two battery clamps from O'Reilly's Auto.

Checked prices on battery cable (4 gauge) at NAPA and Advance Auto.

**chevy2tom** · 10-04-2017, 06:48 PM

I did the best thing you can do to your truck today......
I drove it!

In The Ten Ring · 10-04-2017, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chevy2tom

I did the best thing you can do to your truck today......
I drove it!

Congrats!

**paul blair** · 10-05-2017, 10:16 AM

Made some money for a fleet side bed for my K/10 short, by helping a friend with his 70 4x4 BLAZER. Didn't do all this in a day, but it felt good and I am happy with results. New ring gear spacer, bolts Loctite and torqued, shimmed. I know the spacer is not the hot setup but will up grade this winter. New axles, bearings, seals, complete rear brakes and gear oil. Beach ride test run soon! THANKS for all the information and help found here. I believe you can teach a old dog new tricks! Nothin special but here are a few pics. My friend in pic helping with C clips.

1968aj · 10-05-2017, 06:15 PM

Worked on interior a bit . Finally have a radio

In The Ten Ring · 10-05-2017, 07:08 PM

I picked up my new battery clamps and then I went to NAPA and they cut new cables for me. I also bought the eyelets, solder, and heat shrinking wrap for the ends. I removed three brackets from Evaporust, rinsed, and hit with rust converter. I then put my last to brackets into Evaporust soak.

jethro5333 · 10-06-2017, 07:24 AM

getting ready to do something I was hoping not to have to do. the reman 700r4 I just put in (maybe 80 miles on it ) has to come out and go back to the seller. hasn't worked right since I put it in. and yes the TV cable was adjusted correctly. driving down the road at 60 mph, it will shift down to 3rd and never shift back. doesn't shift to 1st when I come to a stop. just not right. Oh Well.

JMC1965 · 10-06-2017, 11:19 PM

Adding this.....because of this....

**AussieinNC** · 10-07-2017, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMC1965

Adding this.....because of this....

mmm...is this an auto truck? If it is, I hope you checked that the vacuum modulator on the trans for oil leaks...I have seen a blown modulator suck trans oil straight into an engine, resulting in loads of smoke...just like your pic....

Hope I am wrong...but...

JMC1965 · 10-07-2017, 08:39 AM

checked everything...oil fowled plug #8....pulled engine....I'm guessing the PO built himself from a short block. when tearing apart the torque of bolts was all over the map....china wall gasket would have failed soon anyway (inconsistent depth & width).

So....always looking for an excuse for more shiny things....bought an ATK HP32C. Going to pull the carb and re-install my FITech from old motor

Left to right....2,4,6,8.

8 had all the oil on it. Based on 4 & 6 something else was going on also

**AussieinNC** · 10-07-2017, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMC1965

checked everything...oil fowled plug #8....pulled engine....I'm guessing the PO built himself from a short block. when tearing apart the torque of bolts was all over the map....china wall gasket would have failed soon anyway (inconsistent depth & width).

So....always looking for an excuse for more shiny things....bought an ATK HP32C. Going to pull the carb and re-install my FITech from old motor

Left to right....2,4,6,8.

8 had all the oil on it. Based on 4 & 6 something else was going on also

Ok...sounds like you are on the right track...I would check the modulator anyways...#8 is the cylinder is direct port alignment to factory vacuum fitting for both modualtor and brake booster....

Have fun mate...and you are right...nothing nicer than something new and shiny...glad to see you went Vortec....nice engine!

JMC1965 · 10-07-2017, 08:51 AM

thanks for the tip on the modulator...will poke around on that too.

yeah....vortec and hydraulic roller cam....looking forward to a little more power

BugzC10 · 10-07-2017, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMC1965

thanks for the tip on the modulator...will poke around on that too.

yeah....vortec and hydraulic roller cam....looking forward to a little more power

Which crate engine did you buy?

Tony71c10 · 10-07-2017, 12:43 PM

Well after a year of having my truck just sitting in the driveway, finally made some progress on it, changed the brake lines, installed Boyds fuel cell, and got The Circle D stall installed, unfortunately after looking at the oil dipstick noticed water in the oil. So now I got to see where its coming from. Got to back to work, so hoping to back at it Wednesday.

Old_Gold · 10-07-2017, 06:26 PM

With the help of the forum, I found and installed a set of trash guards under the cowl. Let those leaves start falling!

MikeB69C10 · 10-07-2017, 06:38 PM

Pulled my step bumper and hitch off and installed this chrome beauty.

**ohboy321** · 10-07-2017, 07:03 PM

I wanted to see if I can get the battery and temp gauges working, so I dug into the wiring to see what I have and don’t have.

Discovered that my dash harness has the wiring for the battery gauge, but the engine harness does not. Not a surprise since the truck is made up from 67, 68 and 70 parts. Can I add the 2 wires to the block on the engine side of the firewall or do I have to run them separately?

The wire for the temp gauge runs into the engine bay, but was disconnected when a PO added the under dash gauges. I should be able to hook that up once I get the correct temp sensor.

These discovery missions seem small, but they are all important as I continue to make the truck better.

66clow · 10-07-2017, 08:06 PM

Found my intake leak on the 350. Sounds sooo much better. These gaskets seem so cheap.

**AussieinNC** · 10-07-2017, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 66clow

Found my intake leak on the 350. Sounds sooo much better. These gaskets seem so cheap.

You do mean "my exhaust leak" not"intake leak"...unless you had these exhaust manifold to head gaskets fitted to the intake side!

Have fun mate

66clow · 10-07-2017, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AussieinNC

You do mean "my exhaust leak" not"intake leak"...unless you had these exhaust manifold to head gaskets fitted to the intake side!

Have fun mate

Lol I'm looking to do my intake gaskets tomorrow so that must have been on my mind lol or I was just testing you all

In The Ten Ring · 10-08-2017, 02:22 AM

Dad found his impressive cable crimping tool for me and I finished painted 7 pieces for my truck.

Two lower 3 row radiator brackets
Two headlight buckets
Two j-nuts *yes I paint those.
One hood latch support bracket

I have to paint outside and with this rain coming, none too soon!

KQQL IT · 10-08-2017, 02:53 AM

Because the red ones add horsepower.

JMC1965 · 10-08-2017, 12:07 PM

New crate engine... ATK HP32C

http://www.high-performance-engines....hp-p/hp32c.htm

Replaced the carb w/ FITech I had on previous engine

JG358 · 10-09-2017, 12:53 PM

Cleaned most the junk out of the cab and bed, then loaded it on the trailer for the trip home on Wednesday.

Andy4639 · 10-09-2017, 04:21 PM

I bought a push bumper for the RAT!

10-04-2017, 06:22 PM	#1
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Got something done today. Removed both battery cables and cleaned those up a bit. Used Dremel Tool to remove paint and epoxy primer from other ground point on core support. Ordered two battery clamps from O'Reilly's Auto. Checked prices on battery cable (4 gauge) at NAPA and Advance Auto.

10-04-2017, 06:48 PM	#2
chevy2tom Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wheeling, Illinois Posts: 703	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I did the best thing you can do to your truck today...... I drove it!

10-05-2017, 10:16 AM	#4
paul blair Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: massachusetts Posts: 327	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Made some money for a fleet side bed for my K/10 short, by helping a friend with his 70 4x4 BLAZER. Didn't do all this in a day, but it felt good and I am happy with results. New ring gear spacer, bolts Loctite and torqued, shimmed. I know the spacer is not the hot setup but will up grade this winter. New axles, bearings, seals, complete rear brakes and gear oil. Beach ride test run soon! THANKS for all the information and help found here. I believe you can teach a old dog new tricks! Nothin special but here are a few pics. My friend in pic helping with C clips. Attached Images Last edited by paul blair; 10-05-2017 at 10:30 AM. Reason: forgot pics

10-05-2017, 06:15 PM	#5
1968aj Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: houston texas Posts: 1,438	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Worked on interior a bit . Finally have a radio Attached Images

10-05-2017, 07:08 PM	#6
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I picked up my new battery clamps and then I went to NAPA and they cut new cables for me. I also bought the eyelets, solder, and heat shrinking wrap for the ends. I removed three brackets from Evaporust, rinsed, and hit with rust converter. I then put my last to brackets into Evaporust soak.

10-06-2017, 07:24 AM	#7
jethro5333 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: deltaville virginia Posts: 33	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II getting ready to do something I was hoping not to have to do. the reman 700r4 I just put in (maybe 80 miles on it ) has to come out and go back to the seller. hasn't worked right since I put it in. and yes the TV cable was adjusted correctly. driving down the road at 60 mph, it will shift down to 3rd and never shift back. doesn't shift to 1st when I come to a stop. just not right. Oh Well. Attached Images

10-06-2017, 11:19 PM	#8
JMC1965 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 119	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Adding this.....because of this.... Attached Images __________________ JMC1965 1967 C20 LWB 350 (ATK-HP32) / FiTech EFI 4L60e / 4 wheel disc brakes 20" American Racing VN327 & 245/50/20 Michelin

10-07-2017, 08:39 AM	#10
JMC1965 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 119	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II checked everything...oil fowled plug #8....pulled engine....I'm guessing the PO built himself from a short block. when tearing apart the torque of bolts was all over the map....china wall gasket would have failed soon anyway (inconsistent depth & width). So....always looking for an excuse for more shiny things....bought an ATK HP32C. Going to pull the carb and re-install my FITech from old motor Left to right....2,4,6,8. 8 had all the oil on it. Based on 4 & 6 something else was going on also Attached Images __________________ JMC1965 1967 C20 LWB 350 (ATK-HP32) / FiTech EFI 4L60e / 4 wheel disc brakes 20" American Racing VN327 & 245/50/20 Michelin

10-07-2017, 08:51 AM	#12
JMC1965 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 119	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II thanks for the tip on the modulator...will poke around on that too. yeah....vortec and hydraulic roller cam....looking forward to a little more power __________________ JMC1965 1967 C20 LWB 350 (ATK-HP32) / FiTech EFI 4L60e / 4 wheel disc brakes 20" American Racing VN327 & 245/50/20 Michelin

10-07-2017, 12:43 PM	#14
Tony71c10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Houston tx Posts: 116	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Well after a year of having my truck just sitting in the driveway, finally made some progress on it, changed the brake lines, installed Boyds fuel cell, and got The Circle D stall installed, unfortunately after looking at the oil dipstick noticed water in the oil. So now I got to see where its coming from. Got to back to work, so hoping to back at it Wednesday.

10-07-2017, 06:26 PM	#15
Old_Gold Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Mason City, IA Posts: 157	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II With the help of the forum, I found and installed a set of trash guards under the cowl. Let those leaves start falling! Attached Images

10-07-2017, 06:38 PM	#16
MikeB69C10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Los Alamitos, Ca Posts: 55	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Pulled my step bumper and hitch off and installed this chrome beauty.

10-07-2017, 07:03 PM	#17
ohboy321 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Dunbarton, NH Posts: 277	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I wanted to see if I can get the battery and temp gauges working, so I dug into the wiring to see what I have and don’t have. Discovered that my dash harness has the wiring for the battery gauge, but the engine harness does not. Not a surprise since the truck is made up from 67, 68 and 70 parts. Can I add the 2 wires to the block on the engine side of the firewall or do I have to run them separately? The wire for the temp gauge runs into the engine bay, but was disconnected when a PO added the under dash gauges. I should be able to hook that up once I get the correct temp sensor. These discovery missions seem small, but they are all important as I continue to make the truck better.

10-07-2017, 08:06 PM	#18
66clow Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Clearwater Beach Florida Posts: 872	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Found my intake leak on the 350. Sounds sooo much better. These gaskets seem so cheap. Attached Images

10-08-2017, 02:22 AM	#21
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Dad found his impressive cable crimping tool for me and I finished painted 7 pieces for my truck. Two lower 3 row radiator brackets Two headlight buckets Two j-nuts *yes I paint those. One hood latch support bracket I have to paint outside and with this rain coming, none too soon!



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10-08-2017, 02:53 AM	#22
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,185	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Because the red ones add horsepower. Attached Images __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

10-08-2017, 12:07 PM	#23
JMC1965 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 119	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II New crate engine... ATK HP32C http://www.high-performance-engines....hp-p/hp32c.htm Replaced the carb w/ FITech I had on previous engine __________________ JMC1965 1967 C20 LWB 350 (ATK-HP32) / FiTech EFI 4L60e / 4 wheel disc brakes 20" American Racing VN327 & 245/50/20 Michelin

10-09-2017, 12:53 PM	#24
JG358 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Peyton, CO Posts: 56	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II Cleaned most the junk out of the cab and bed, then loaded it on the trailer for the trip home on Wednesday. Attached Images __________________ Jake

10-09-2017, 04:21 PM	#25
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II I bought a push bumper for the RAT! __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

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